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Marc Bekoff
"The author, a professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology, demonstrates that animals have rich emotional lives. He presents recent animal behavioral research and narrates extraordinary stories of animal joy…
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A Loving Tribute from Jane Goodall's Family and Friends to a Most Amazing, Iconic, and Indefatigable Woman-and Much More
In this wide-ranging collection of tributes and photographs from numerous time…
"An easy-to-read A-to-Z guide of 'all things dog.' The book largely focuses on dog behavior - what dogs do and why they do it - in order to help readers…
Originally published in 1978, this text pulls together much disparate research in coyote evolution, taxonomy, reproduction, communication, behavioral development, population dynamics, and ecological studies in the Southwest, Minnesota, Iowa, New…
For all the love and attention we give dogs, much of what they do remains mysterious. Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog park: We have a…
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Reveals a remarkable range of animal behaviours and makes the case that the ethical treatment of animals is an especially significant issue
Updates and perspectives on the science of animal emotion and human-animal interaction by a professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology. Topics include animal emotion, behavior, and cognitive abilities; ethical…
The most up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible reference resource for learning about animal behavior.
Humans and animals live together on earth, but as we increasingly reshape ecosystems to accommodate larger populations, technology, and increased consumption, animals are greatly affected. Renowned animal behaviorist Marc Bekoff…
Shows us how animals behave when they play. This book emphasizes how animals communicate, cooperate and learn to play fair and what happens when they break the rules. It also…
A guide to dog behaviors of all kinds
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For far too long humans have been ignoring nature. As the most dominant, overproducing, overconsuming, big-footed, arrogant, and invasive species ever known, we are wrecking the planet at an unprecedented…
For far too long humans have been ignoring nature. This title features a host of renowned contributors who argue that we need a new mind-set about nature, one that centers…
Shows that improving our treatment of animals is a practice of examining sometimes seemingly inconsequential daily decisions and that there are many increasingly compelling reasons for us to do so…
In wildlife conservation, rewilding refers to restoring habitats and creating corridors between preserved lands to allow declining populations to rebound. Marc Bekoff, one of the world’s leading animal experts and…
Vegans and cyclists are often outsiders, negotiating food systems and built environments that tend to prioritize omnivores and motor vehicles by default. This book examines the relationship between veganism and…
Ph.D., Marc Bekoff
The essays also address questions concerning the meaning and significance of consciousness; animal intelligence, awareness and emotions; behavioural plasticity, flexibility and constraints on understanding animal minds; and the structure of…
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Marc Bekoff (Professor of Biology, University of Colorado)
Concerned not only with the study of animal behaviour, but also with the innumerable ways in which humans interact with and intrude into the lives of our animal kin. This…
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Our complicated relationships with other animals have repeatedly found expression in art, literature, religion and science. In 1995, the New School for Social Research sponsored a conference to explore human/animal…
Considers questions such as: Are some species more valuable or more important than others? Do some animals feel pain and suffering and not others? Do animals feel emotions? Should endangered…
Colin Allen,Marc Bekoff
The heart of this book is the reciprocal relationship between philosophical theories of mind and empirical studies of animalcognition.
Jessica Pierce,Marc Bekoff
From two of the world’s leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people
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Marc Bekoff,Jessica Pierce
A compelling argument that the time has come to use what we know about the fascinating and diverse inner lives of other animals on their behalf;;Every day we are learning…
This thought-provoking collection sheds light on the plight of our nonhuman primate cousins–and what we can do to help
An overview of the many different perspectives on the issues of animal rights and animal welfare in an easy-to-use encyclopedic format.
An acclaimed animal-behavior expert and a leading bioethicist present practical tips to improve dogs’ lives by understanding their true natures
More than 100 testimonies by Goodall’s friends and colleagues honoring her as a scientific pioneer, inspiring teacher, and engaging spirit
Rick McIntyre
The Druid Peak Pack was the most famous wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park, and maybe even in the world.
This is the dramatic true story of its remarkable leader…
Jessica Pierce, Marc Bekoff
From two of the world's leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people
What would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs…
An interdisciplinary study of play in animals and humans.
Jane Goodall,Marc Bekoff
The famous scientist who documented the lives of chimpanzees joins an animal behaviorist present ten fundamental principles designed to show readers how to live in harmony with the animal kingdom…
Scientists have long counseled against interpreting animal behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits our ability to understand animals as they really are. This book challenges…
Andres R Edwards
Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature’s…
Marc Bekoff (Professor of Biology, Professor of Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder)
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